descended

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We're all said to have descended from Solomon Mycock, a 19th Century farmer and publican in Buxton - there's even a temple in his name at the top of the hill in the town.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

This past week, the auto industry descended on New York to unveil its latest models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

As a young postdoctoral scientist, he joined pioneering expeditions and descended more than a mile below the ocean surface in the submersible Alvin, where he observed thriving ecosystems in total darkness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar – One night, about 100 women from the Women in Auto Care conference I was attending descended on this place with zero warning — and the staff didn’t miss a beat.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

As she descended, the ocean grew darker, and the weight of the water above grew heavier.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown